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Bank of England set to hike interest rates to tackle higher inflation caused by Iran war

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The Associated Press. (2026, November 5). Bank of England set to hike interest rates to tackle higher inflation caused by Iran war. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/bank-of-england-set-to-hike-interest-rates-to-tackle-higher-inflation-caused-by-iran-war/article_af23fb58-581c-5586-88b9-541b00531430.html

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The Bank of England is set to raise interest rates for the first time in over three years on Thursday, increasing them from 3.75% to 4%, in response to inflation driven by the Iran war. Economists predict that with inflation expected to continue rising, the Monetary Policy Committee has no choice but to act now. This rate hike follows a previous increase in August 2023 and aims to address current economic pressures caused by the conflict.

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As of November 5, 2026, the Bank of England raised interest rates from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase since August 2023, in response to rising inflation driven by the Iran war and high oil prices. Economists predict that more than 2.3 million UK households will face higher mortgage payments as they transition off fixed-rate deals next year. This rate hike could offset recent cost-of-living assistance announced by Labour, leaving many homeowners with increased financial burdens.

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The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates Thursday for the first time in over three years in order to tackle the inflation shock caused by the Iran war. asserted

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With inflation predicted to rise further over the coming months, economists reckon the nine policymakers on the Monetary Policy Committee have little option but to increase the bank’s key rate to 4% from 3.75%. asserted

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